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South West England

Hookney Tor – Birch Tor loop from Hameldown Tor

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Hookney Tor – Birch Tor loop from Hameldown Tor

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Hookney Tor – Birch Tor loop from Hameldown Tor

02:24

8.00km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

667 m

Hookney Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hookney Tor affords far-reaching views over the wild and beautiful landscape. Quieter than some tors, Hookney makes a great choice for a picnic spot or a place to rest for a moment to take in the scenery.

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2

2.73 km

Birch Tor

Highlight • Historical Site

Birch Tor offers splendid views over central Dartmoor, particularly over Soussons and Yar Tor. Birch Tor was also home to the last working tin mine on Dartmoor, the Vitifer Mine, …

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3

3.53 km

Bennett's Cross

Highlight • Monument

The small granite sacred monument that the hiker encounters at this spot has been located here for several centuries. The familiar cruciform shape is difficult to recognize because the typical …

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4

4.81 km

Water Hill Cairn

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

5.29 km

Warren House Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

The Warren House Inn is a great rest stop for anyone hiking or biking in Dartmoor! Great foods and drinks, a live fire and dog friendly, this highway house is a landmark in its own right.

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6

6.17 km

Birch Tor & Vitifer Tin Mine

Highlight • Summit

If you’re doing a lip around the Postbridge area this has a great bit of shelter from the wind

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7

6.47 km

Downhill Trail in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Trail

This is quite fast, a few little drops that could catch you out if you are not that experienced

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8

7.29 km

Alpaca Farm Gate, Dartmoor National Park

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What a lovely little surprise

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B

8.00 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.90 km

681 m

255 m

159 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

2.55 km

852 m

233 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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8°C

14 %

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